Written By Leta
Nov. 12, 2017, 5:42 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)
Here I am again with a quill in my hand and a journal to write.
I went to a ceremony of sorts that was put together by Princess Valencia at her Hart. It had something to do with throwing away your regrets or the bad things that were weighing you down, and you would do that by bringing something to burn. The King was there and everything if you can believe it, though he did arrive late.
I took something to burn, and I meant to, but I didn't. My reasons are my own, but I will say I don't know if you can unravel the good from the bad. I've my burdens, but they're precious to me, or they would not mine to bear in the first place.
But it was an interesting ceremony and I am writing this so folk that write of our time in days to come know that the King went to this ceremony, as I am sure the Scholars will care more about what the King did and didn't do, than they will care for my troubles. And I understand that sometimes journals go missing for mysterious reasons of one sort or another, and perhaps no one else wrote this down and so I did. It's not every day I see the King, anyway.
I went to a ceremony of sorts that was put together by Princess Valencia at her Hart. It had something to do with throwing away your regrets or the bad things that were weighing you down, and you would do that by bringing something to burn. The King was there and everything if you can believe it, though he did arrive late.
I took something to burn, and I meant to, but I didn't. My reasons are my own, but I will say I don't know if you can unravel the good from the bad. I've my burdens, but they're precious to me, or they would not mine to bear in the first place.
But it was an interesting ceremony and I am writing this so folk that write of our time in days to come know that the King went to this ceremony, as I am sure the Scholars will care more about what the King did and didn't do, than they will care for my troubles. And I understand that sometimes journals go missing for mysterious reasons of one sort or another, and perhaps no one else wrote this down and so I did. It's not every day I see the King, anyway.
Written By Calaudrin
Nov. 12, 2017, 5:15 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Torian
I live in the lowers. If I'm a silk, I'm the brokest one in the entire city.
Shame on me and Thena for having some fun in a world full of depressing bullshit.
Damn us straight to the Abyss.
Shame on me and Thena for having some fun in a world full of depressing bullshit.
Damn us straight to the Abyss.
Written By Reigna
Nov. 12, 2017, 5:06 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Shard
I thank you very much for your words. It is a rare thing for me to feel so utterly ignorant, but in this case I am, and your shared wisdom is most welcome.
My main concern for her is that she grows knowing that she is loved, and I agree, that I should always be honest with her. Love is does not stop with blood, and I will ensure that she never doubts that she has a place in my heart, no matter the circumstance of her birth.
Thank you, Goodwoman Shard.
My main concern for her is that she grows knowing that she is loved, and I agree, that I should always be honest with her. Love is does not stop with blood, and I will ensure that she never doubts that she has a place in my heart, no matter the circumstance of her birth.
Thank you, Goodwoman Shard.
Written By Delilah
Nov. 12, 2017, 5:02 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Aiden
First Silas, and then you. I expect Esken to be complaining about his cold in due time.
Written By Anze
Nov. 12, 2017, 4:47 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)
Been awhile since I've written one of these things. Never really got the point of it. And then Khanne mentioned someone read somethin she wrote in one of these things. Who sorts through peoples journals? People in this city need hobbys.
Written By Shard
Nov. 12, 2017, 4:34 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Reigna
I can't speak to ennoblement, and I can't speak to siblings. I had neither of those to complicate the issue. I can't speak to an adopted mother, because I was old enough to remember mine, and the person who took me in never tried to replace my parents (she'd have failed utterly if she had, I was as bull-headed as a child as I am now, maybe even more so).
Here's what I can say: whether it's you or someone you choose, she needs someone who is going to love her, and if you already love her and have the means to take care of her, then that's the most important part already done. The rest is complicated and messy and unfair, but that's got to be handled and one way or another you'll handle it. Keeping her at any kind of a distance because you don't want to disrespect a dead woman is admirable, but beside the point. If she needs a mother, she needs one, and she probably does. Tell her the truth from the beginning, but let her have what she needs. That, in my mind, is the best respect you can give to either of them. There's no law that says she can't have two mothers, or that one has to replace the other. If she gets older and decides that she'd rather have you as a loved guardian instead, then let her have that. Let her shape what she needs out of what you're willing to give, and be willing to give what she needs as she grows.
There's no promise it will all work out, but there's never a promise of that, not with anyone.
Here's what I can say: whether it's you or someone you choose, she needs someone who is going to love her, and if you already love her and have the means to take care of her, then that's the most important part already done. The rest is complicated and messy and unfair, but that's got to be handled and one way or another you'll handle it. Keeping her at any kind of a distance because you don't want to disrespect a dead woman is admirable, but beside the point. If she needs a mother, she needs one, and she probably does. Tell her the truth from the beginning, but let her have what she needs. That, in my mind, is the best respect you can give to either of them. There's no law that says she can't have two mothers, or that one has to replace the other. If she gets older and decides that she'd rather have you as a loved guardian instead, then let her have that. Let her shape what she needs out of what you're willing to give, and be willing to give what she needs as she grows.
There's no promise it will all work out, but there's never a promise of that, not with anyone.
Written By Thena
Nov. 12, 2017, 4:24 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Torian
You think me and Officer Estardes are silks? That's adorable!
Written By Valencia
Nov. 12, 2017, 4:08 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)
I had such a lovely time at the Hart's event last night.
Wonderful friends, meeting new people, and excellent conversation and laughter that lasted till the wee hours.
Oh, and there was such a remarkable moon. So unlike many I have seen before.
Thank you to all who help make such lovely memories. I am so grateful for you.
I cannot wait until our next gathering.<3
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Wonderful friends, meeting new people, and excellent conversation and laughter that lasted till the wee hours.
Oh, and there was such a remarkable moon. So unlike many I have seen before.
Thank you to all who help make such lovely memories. I am so grateful for you.
I cannot wait until our next gathering.<3
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Written By Torian
Nov. 12, 2017, 4:06 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)
Lots of duels over which sock to wear eating what kind of eggs or something, and somebody questions why I prioritize teaching ways to earn your keep before I teach letters and numbers.
Two different worlds, depending on which side of the gate you're on. And that's all well too, they can have their socks and eggs, I like what I've got.
Two different worlds, depending on which side of the gate you're on. And that's all well too, they can have their socks and eggs, I like what I've got.
Written By Torian
Nov. 12, 2017, 4:03 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Mae
A vase specific for Magpie? You could ask Zakar to cast one from iron coated with spikes, I mean, uh, decorative cones?
If you get one made for me, try clay and ale... or better yet just throw a jug of ale.
If you get one made for me, try clay and ale... or better yet just throw a jug of ale.
Written By Malesh
Nov. 12, 2017, 3:38 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)
I wasn't raised to ask for help. Strong, self reliance was our way. Such a path seemed best to me, but when I finally brought myself to ask for help with the rebuilding of Cedar Vale, I never would have expected such a heart warming level of support. From Lark and the Graysons, to House Bisland with Samael handling the matter so personally, and now Princess Sophie Valardin is lending aide as well. Of course the aide of the Silver Consortium I expected as there's profit to be made, and Grayson and Bisland have an interest in my success though their assistance has far exceeded my expectations. But for Valardin and others to lend aid as well? I don't know that I've ever received true charity before. It is an inexplainable feeling.
I must teach my son Victor to be better at seeking help than I have been.
I must teach my son Victor to be better at seeking help than I have been.
Written By Eleyna
Nov. 12, 2017, 3:19 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Mae
Porcelain works great. And it makes a nice sound if you miss and it shatters against a wall.
Written By Joslyn
Nov. 12, 2017, 3:18 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)
Just when I think I've seen everything, the patrols show me that I am horribly mistaken and that there is still so much more for me to see. In the Gray Forest, I had a chance to encounter these minions of the slaver that I had never seen before. Bigger than a human, though not as big as a giant. I'm not quite sure what to make of them, but I do know that I managed to kill two of them, and with the assistance of Master Sergei, took down a third. They die like anything else, but it makes me wonder just what other sorts of creatures there are that I have yet to face off against. I'll just have to keep my hairpins sharpened for the occasion.
Written By Thena
Nov. 12, 2017, 2:56 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Joscelin
He's not that bad.
Written By Joscelin
Nov. 12, 2017, 2:32 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Alaric
Nothing makes a woman panic like a meeting with the King.
Written By Mae
Nov. 12, 2017, 1:51 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Aislin
Could anyone recommend a good vase that shatters easily against a husband's head without causing serious damage? I love my Magpie with all my heart. But sometimes I would like to throw things at him...
Not lately. He's been a very good Magpie.
Not lately. He's been a very good Magpie.
Written By Aislin
Nov. 12, 2017, 1:37 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)
There seems to be a lot of vase-throwing threats going around in white journals right now. I cannot help but wonder how long this particular tradition has been around; I've found records from five hundred years past of Queen Alarice trying to find the perfect vase to throw at her husband's head, and I suspect vases were used as weapons in marital warfare even earlier. Does this go all the way back to the Reckoning? Could make an interesting Scholarly study for someone.
Either way, it's nice to see that ancient historical traditions are still kept alive.
Either way, it's nice to see that ancient historical traditions are still kept alive.
Written By Talen
Nov. 12, 2017, 12:57 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)
Relationship Note on Eleyna
Do you want me to go to to Lenosia? I could stay there away from your side.
Written By Kael
Nov. 12, 2017, 12:43 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)
It has been far too long since I have come to my white journal (or black journal for that matter) and found my pen. A great deal has occurred and a great deal is worth mentioning. First and foremost amongst them however is the birth of my son, Lord Aeryn Squall Keaton, the heir to Oakhaven. The child came out as I teased he might, with a loud set of lungs. Thus, of course, Squall the Squaller. Was he purple? I remember glancing as he was lifting, but most of my attention was on my wife. She gave me... to say that it was a fright, that is an understatement. I have never felt as this before in my life and I hope never to feel like this again. All is well, however, and Reigna assures me she is healing swiftly. She certainly appears to be in fine spirits. As to the matter of Aeryn, however, those lungs of his have not diminished in capacity at all. In fact, he may have gotten louder with time. When the boy is hungry (and that is constantly), he makes it known. At all hours, of course. However, his lungs seem to be particularly strong at night. Frequently, at night. Yet I find I would not change him for all of the world.
Written By Khanne
Nov. 12, 2017, 12:37 p.m.(7/26/1007 AR)
It is not often that I receive a simple note that stops me in the tracks of my day and erases every smile that I had from the time of waking until that point.
And now, I wish that it were less often.
And now, I wish that it were less often.
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